American Friends Of Mldi is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Friends Of Mldi is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, American Friends Of Mldi generated $220.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $360.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.3% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MLDI SUPPORTS FREE SPEECH RIGHTS GLOBALLY BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR LEGAL DEFENSE OF JOURNALISTS, INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR LOCAL LAWYERS, LEGAL ASSISTANCE BY INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS, RESEARCH, AND OTHER SUPPORT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MLDI PROVIDED A GRANT OF $357,000 TO MEDIA LAW DEFENSE INITIATIVE, A UK BASED CHARITY TO SUPPORT ITS WORK PROVIDING PRO BONO LEGAL SUPPORT TO JOURNALISTS UNDER THREAT IN EUROPE, AFRICA AND ASIA. THE GRANT ALLOWS MEDIA LEGAL DEFENSE INITIATIVE TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR JOURNALISTS TO HIRE LOCAL LAWYERS,SUPPORT RESEARCH,STAFF LAWYERS,AND TRAVEL EXPENSES TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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David Heller President/board Member , | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Victor Kovner Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Aryeh Neier Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $220,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $220,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $220,000 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $357,000 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $650 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $498 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,870 |
Total functional expenses | $360,018 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,633 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $11,633 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,633 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $11,633 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that American Friends Of Mldi has recieved totaling $388,300.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Russell Berrie Foundation Teaneck, NJ PURPOSE: TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | $100,000 |
David Berg Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES | $65,000 |
David Berg Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES | $65,000 |
Isaac Ziering Foundation Inc Greenwich, CT PURPOSE: ISREAL DEVELOPMENT | $50,000 |
Laszlo N Tauber Family Foundation Inc North Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: JEWISH CHARITIES | $30,000 |
Nathaniel D & Golda Berlin Charitable Foundation Brookville, NY PURPOSE: DONATION | $30,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | $342,614,894 | $208,280,795 |
Keren Keshet-The Rainbow Foundation New York, NY | $212,134,789 | $28,921,665 |
Roswell Park Alliance Foundation Buffalo, NY | $159,422,911 | $37,424,046 |
World Of Giving Inc Spring Valley, NY | $6,086,190 | $25,054,815 |
Chapel & York Us Foundation Inc New York, NY | $7,715,489 | $28,773,311 |
Give Lively Foundation Inc New York, NY | $21,044,109 | $22,415,300 |
Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc Hartford, CT | $8,414,279 | $22,150,705 |
Harlem Rbi Incorporated New York, NY | $85,587,058 | $22,268,250 |
Partnership Schools New York, NY | $64,379,139 | $24,282,663 |
Feeding Pennsylvania Lemoyne, PA | $10,818,120 | $21,841,545 |
Royal College Of Art Usa Inc New York, NY | $1,933,182 | $14,916,047 |
Imago Dei Fund Boston, MA | $57,020,766 | $29,637,241 |